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The Dragonborn finds Arvel trapped in a spider's web, and he asks to be freed. After killing the spider, the Dragonborn hacks away at the web constraining Arvel. Magic can also be used to destroy the webs without harming Arvel. As soon as he is freed, he attempts to escape through the dungeon. The Dragonborn must then chase after Arvel and retrieve the Golden Claw from his dead body. If he is not killed by the Dragonborn, he will meet his fate in in the adjoining room, where he is attacked by Draugr. Surviving this, he will be killed by the swinging door trap.

Upon searching Arvel's corpse, Arvel's Journal can be found. This journal is useful in the quest "The Golden Claw". The claw is required to progress further into the barrow.

This section contains bugs related to Arvel the Swift. Before adding a bug to this list, consider the following:

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If Fury is cast on the Wounded Frostbite Spider, Arvel will leave the webbing he is stuck in and aid in the fight. Afterward, he will interact as if he was still trapped, and is invulnerable until "freed."